Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hic-jacet
Latin phrase
hɪk ˈdʒeɪsɛt
Definition
Here lies.
Examples
- “The inscription on the tomb read ‘Hic jacet Johannes’, meaning ‘Here lies John’.”
- “As we walked through the cemetery, we came across a gravestone with the words ‘Hic jacet’ engraved on it.”
Meaning
A phrase used to indicate the resting place of someone, traditionally seen on tombstones to signify a person’s final resting place.
Synonyms
- Here lies
- Resting place
